Deborah of Woolen Sails has a great idea for a little gift ornament that is flat enough to include in a Christmas card. Find out how she put together these cute, quick stitcheries.
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Hanukkah: Hanukkah Crafts and Decorations – Martha Stewart
Martha Stewart has the instructions for these pretty, glittery gift cards shaped like dreidels! A gorgeous addition to your Hanukkah celebrations this year. Make some today! Get the tutorial from the martha Stewart website — Hanukkah: Dreidel Gift Cards.
Quick! Catch the UT sale!
Check this announcement from the Urban Threads e-newsletter and take advantage of this great sale:
… Read More...There’s a storewide sale happening right now — 50% off single designs, 30% off packs — and it only lasts through Sunday, Dec. 2, so
Tutorial: Fitted tablecloth to protect a child’s play table
Ahna from Easier Than I Thought created a fitted tablecloth to protect the top of the little table that her daughter plays on. She used a laminated cotton so it wipes clean easily. And the fitted corners mean it won’t … Read More...
Tutorial: Jumper dress with Christmas tree ruffle and present pockets
Kat from Sew Chibi designs a garment for her daughters, she asks herself how to make the garment fun for them to wear. From there, she comes up with the most fanciful clothes that a child could dream of. She … Read More...
Tutorial: Girl’s lightweight scarf
VixenMade shows how she made this pretty polka-dotted scarf for her daughter. It’s made from a lightweight cotton, with tiny pom pom trim at the ends. Go to her tute.
[photo from VixenMade]
Tutorial: Pleated velveteen and rayon wrap
Sew4Home shows how to make this pretty wrap from rayon and velveteen. Pleats at the back give it a lovely drape. They show it out of Amy Butler’s Alchemy line, which should hit the stores pretty soon. Go to their … Read More...
Get Ready for the Season with DROPS Design
Now that it’s December everyone is dusting off their Advent calendars for another 25 days of anticipation of the holiday. The good people at DROPS Design are doing the same thing, offering a virtual Christmas calendar for site visitors to … Read More...
Charles Dickens Saying
This is a repeat of a post from last year – I want to make sure you didn’t miss out! A beloved holiday tradition is “A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens and whether you like to read the original, watch … Read More...
Tutorial: Gift Bag Tote
Vanessa from Punkin Patterns shows how to make a reusable gift bag that is nice enough to be a on its own. It’s fully lined, with fusible fleece between the layers for extra stability. Go to her tutorial.
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Joy Ornaments
I love these pretty ornaments! A great way to spread the cheer this year, and simple enough that you don’t have to be Super Crafter to make them. Head over to Just Crafty Enough for the tutorial — Just Crafty … Read More...
Freebie: Elf Digital Stamps and Die Cut
Visit Bird’s Cards and download three adorable elf related digital stamps and also a digital elf shoe shape cutting file for free.
-Heather
Looking for more digital stamps and SVG files? We love using the Design bundle to download … Read More...
Family Tree Christmas Ornaments
Here’s a lovely idea for adding character and warmth to your tree this year! Turn your Christmas tree into a family tree full of photographs. Delve into the past too and include vintage photo of family members from the past. … Read More...
Organized And Colorful Crochet
Carmen Rosemann is one creative and well organized crocheter! Her work is elegant in its simplicity yet appealing, enticing me to want to pull out hooks and yarn immdiately to work up some of her lovely designs. Don’t be put … Read More...
Bust Craftacular and Food Fair Holiday 2012 – NY
If you’re looking for the hottest craft fair in New York this weekend, look no further. The Bust Magazine Craftacular and Food Fair is this weekend, December 1 and 2. The event features 200+ indie artists, crafters, and food vendors. … Read More...
Watch Live Glass Making at the Museum of Glass
Today I missed a live feed of Dante Marioni blowing glass at the Museum of Glass. I saw pictures of him working on Facebook but didn’t look into more. I sure wish I had since I would have probably … Read More...
BECon 2013 Registration is Open…Tomorrow
Heads up! Tomorrow BECon 2013, Chroma Culture opens registration. This upcoming conference sounds amazing! It’s about color. That’s why I do glass…color. Is there any other reason? Last BECon was one of the most empowering experiences I’ve had so … Read More...
Make Your Own Printing Stamps
After I write this post, I am scouring my house to find materials and objects to make fun stamps! I bet I can find at least three things to make unique artistic type stamps that my kids could make Christmas … Read More...
***Calling all Kid-Craft Bloggers*** Hurricane Victims NEED YOU!
Are you an imaginative blogger who loves to inspire children through your craft ideas? Why not take that to the next level and contribute to this wonderful idea that involves people just like you, your crafty ideas, and giving hope … Read More...
Handmade Treasure Map {Kid Gift}
If you read any of my posts here on the CG Lesson Plans page, you would know by now that I am a huge fan of any type of craft or handmade item that would encourage imagination and creativity in … Read More...